We are thrilled to introduce the 2022-23 NSO Family Guidebook! The guide includes resources, tips, and information you need in order to successfully guide your child throughout their college career. Families of first-year students will be able to learn more about the campus and how to support their students. It is available below as a downloadable PDF in English and Spanish.
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Estamos encantados de poder presentarles una guía para familias que será de beneficioso para los familiares de los estudiantes de primer año. Con este guía pueden aprender más sobre la universidad de West Texas A&M y cómo apoyar a sus estudiantes. La guía incluye varios recursos, consejos e información. Está disponible a continuación como PDF en inglés y en español.
A special thank you to Dr. Juan García Oyervides, Assistant Professor of Spanish at WTAMU, and his students Homero Olvera, Evelyn Ramos-Rendón, Daniela Lopez, Ileana Escobar, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Filiberto Ávila, Stephany Moreno, Alondra Hernandez, Alejandro Piñon, Naomi Alvarez, Ariana Nevarez, and Karina Cabrales for helping translate this book into Spanish.
Gracias al Dr. Juan García Oyervides, Profesor Asistente de Español en WTAMU, y sus estudiantes Homero Olvera, Evelyn Ramos-Rendón, Daniela Lopez, Ileana Escobar, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Filiberto Ávila, Stephany Moreno, Alondra Hernandez, Alejandro Piñon, Naomi Alvarez, Ariana Nevarez, y Karina Cabrales por haber asistido en la traducción de este libro. Les agradecemos todo su esfuerzo y ayuda.
New Students
- During NSO, housing is included and required for all new students on the evening of Day 1 in Jarrett Hall.
- Students will need to bring their own bedding and toiletries.
- During the August 19-20 session, we will not be able to house all students in Jarrett Hall, but we will work with students living on campus to arrange an early move-in to their Fall room assignment.
Family and Guests
- Option One: On Campus Housing
- Cost is $40 per room, two guests to a bedroom.
- You must bring your own linens and toiletries; the rooms have full-size beds.
- Check-in will occur on Day 1 from 2:30pm-3:15pm(no exceptions); Check-out will be done as express check-out (key drop) on Day 2 from 8am-5pm.
- We will only offer guest housing while our halls are unoccupied, so there will be NSOs that will not offer guest housing. Sign up for NSO housing using the link next to the session you are attending. The following are the only dates we are offering guest housing:
- May 30-31: https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0xl0R1uGBPiUbJk
- June 6-7: https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eNnQ6lJCEmRgea
- June 13-14: https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfkCcZuoKPVPGYu
- June 27-28: https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d7sSy318qSyxmOq
- July 18-19: https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahOPsWsC2EzNB6S
- July 30-31: https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uBe3vKuxyVgTem
- We are unable to offer guest housing for the August sessions.
- Option Two: Canyon/Amarillo Housing
- Want to stay in the area but not on campus? Families and guests are welcome to stay in any of the hotels available in Canyon or surrounding areas.
- NOTE: Students are still required to stay on campus overnight.
- Option Three: Commute from home!
- Live close to WT? No need to stay on campus or in a hotel. These are just options for those who wish to do so!
- NOTE: Students are still required to stay on campus overnight.